5 hours agoBlacksburg Shooting Range Temporarily ClosedTo protect public and firefighter health and safety, the Blacksburg Shooting Range in Montgomery County is temporarily closed. The entrance road to the shooting range is also temporarily closed.
5 hours agoPulaski County Chair Laura Walters talks about women leading in governmentPulaski County Chair Laura Walters talks about March being Women's History Month, and focusing on leaders in the workplace and government.
5 hours agoOrganizers prepare for the 15th Annual Bull and Oyster FestThere’s still time to get tickets for the annual Rockbridge Bull and Oyster Festival. Leaders said 800 people showed up to last year’s event.
5 hours agoVigil held in honor of missing three-month-oldSupporters gathered for a vigil to remember Arieanna Day nearly five years after her disappearance.
5 hours agoPedestrian crash closes portion of Hershberger Rd. NW, police sayWe are told one person is hospitalized following car vs. pedestrian crash in Roanoke.
23 hours agoCrews give all-clear after Berglund Center evacuation due to potential gas leakRoanoke Fire-EMS said the all-clear was given after fire personnel responded to the call for a potential gas leak at the Berglund Center in Roanoke Saturday.
1 day agoRoanoke talent show held for gun violence preventionOver 20 Roanoke city youth participated in the first of it's kind talent show.
1 day agoVirginia Tech, Roanoke College announce ‘Direct to Tech’ partnershipRoanoke College and Virginia Tech are partnering up to advance the technology field.
1 day agoRoanoke City Councilmember announces plans to run for Senate of VirginiaA Roanoke City Councilmember wants to represent Southwest Virginia in Richmond.
1 day agoSearch warrants reveal Lynchburg 16-year-old was in driver’s seat of car in deadly shootingAccording to search warrants, the 16-year-old was shot in the head and was found in the driver's seat of the car.
2 days ago16-year-old dead after Lynchburg shooting, police sayA 16-year-old is dead after a shooting in Lynchburg Thursday, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
3 days agoMontgomery County allows students, staff to take mental health daysThe policy is working and helping connect families with resources.
Lynchburg firefighter returns home after suffering stroke, thanks community for supportThe Lynchburg firefighter has spent the last 2 and a half weeks in a hospital bed. At the end of February, the otherwise healthy 46-year-old suffered a stroke out of the blue.
Tasty Tuesday: Upper Crust Pizza Co.’s nearly 20-year legacy extends from store to food trucksMichael Torrence and his wife started Upper Crust in 2005 and haven't looked back since!
Lynchburg Fire Department accepts donation from Mission BBQThe Lynchburg Fire Department is thanking Community Ambassador Roberta Sonner and other members of the Wards Road Mission BBQ for their support and partnership.
1 day agoVirginia Tech, Roanoke College announce ‘Direct to Tech’ partnershipRoanoke College and Virginia Tech are partnering up to advance the technology field.
2 days agoT.G. Howard Center launches ‘Hip Hop Program for the Elderly’ The Easter Bunny will visit some seniors in the New River Valley.
3 days agoMontgomery County allows students, staff to take mental health daysThe policy is working and helping connect families with resources.
Virginia Tech students speak out against potential tuition increaseAt the Board of Visitors meeting Monday, several graduate and undergraduate students spoke to the board about why they should not raise tuition rates.
Radford Police searching for subject after vehicle pursuitRadford City Police are searching for a suspect who they claim led them on a vehicle chase early Friday morning.
Giles County leaders looking to attract more businessDue to a state grant, Giles County is about to become more attractive to businesses.
2 days ago63-year-old man dead after crash in Halifax County, VSP saysA 63-year-old man is dead following a crash in Halifax County Tuesday afternoon, according to Virginia State Police.
3 days agoMontgomery County allows students, staff to take mental health daysThe policy is working and helping connect families with resources.
13-year-old charged with first-degree murder in connection with death of 4-year-old sibling in DanvilleA 13-year-old, who has not been identified, is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of his or her 4-year-old sibling, according to the Danville Police Department.
Halifax County authorities arrest man in connection with early Friday morning shootingA search is underway for a man, who is believed to be armed and dangerous, in connection with a Friday morning shooting in the Clover area of Halifax County, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.
State police investigating fatal crash in Charlotte CountyVirginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one dead in Charlotte County on Saturday.
1 day agoMan accused of 2020 Bedford Middle School arson to serve six yearsA man accused of setting Bedford Middle School on fire back in 2020, was sentenced to six years in prison Friday.
3 days ago64-year-old woman dead after Bedford County crashVirginia State Police is investigating a deadly crash that happened on Wednesday in Bedford County.
Firefighters respond to large brush fire in BedfordFirefighters responded to Smith Mountain Lake Parkway at Dowdy Crossing Saturday evening.
Bedford County to put SROs in elementary schoolsThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is hiring for SROs and encourages people with at least two years of law enforcement experience to apply.
No one hurt after house fire in BedfordFortunately, no one was injured in a house fire in Bedford Tuesday night, according to the Bedford Fire Department.
Bedford County business creates area’s first student apprenticeship programWicked Diesel has continued to grow in business since it's conception in 2014.
5 hours agoBlacksburg Shooting Range Temporarily ClosedTo protect public and firefighter health and safety, the Blacksburg Shooting Range in Montgomery County is temporarily closed. The entrance road to the shooting range is also temporarily closed.
1 day agoVirginia Tech, Roanoke College announce ‘Direct to Tech’ partnershipRoanoke College and Virginia Tech are partnering up to advance the technology field.
3 days agoHokie community sends off women’s basketball team to SeattleThe Hokie Women are back in the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 1999.
President of Botswana visits Virginia TechThe President of Botswana paid a special visit to Virginia Tech Tuesday.
TSA looks to hire Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport officersThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is looking to hire more people ahead of the busy travel season.
3 days agoBody found near missing Christiansburg man’s car in West Virginia, authorities sayA body was found in Hardy, West Virginia Wednesday near the car of an 86-year-old man reported missing out of Christiansburg in February, according to Christiansburg officials.
Catalytic converter theft in Southwest Virginia an ongoing problemCatalytic converter thefts continue to be a problem here in southwest Virginia, according to local auto shop owners.
Due South BBQ in Christiansburg closing Due South BBQ in Christiansburg will permanently close its doors soon due to “the continued high cost of food and labor,” the restaurant announced in a Facebook post.
Montgomery County School Board hears safety survey resultsStudents, parents and staff were amongst the respondents for the safety survey.
New River Valley shopping center booming with businessChristiansburg Marketplace has exploded with new businesses the past couple of years. But that’s just the beginning.
Spoons Frozen Yogurt set to open in ChristiansburgHey, Christiansburg — there's another chill-out spot coming to your neck of the woods.
1 day agoNo injuries reported after structure fire at Danville elementary schoolThere were no reported injuries after a structure fire broke out at Woodberry Hills Elementary School in Danville Saturday morning, according to the Danville Fire Department.
2 days agoReward increases to $10,000 for unsolved 2017 Danville murderThe reward for an unsolved 2017 Danville murder case has risen to $10,000, Danville officials announced Thursday.
Legal expert weighs in on 13-year-old charged with murder in DanvilleA 13-year-old, who has not been identified, is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of their 4-year-old sibling, according to the Danville Police Department.
God’s Pit Crew in California for cleanup after devastating floodsDanville-based disaster response group God’s Pit Crew is on another mission.
Danville leaders break ground on Riverfront ParkMayor Alonzo Jones and Danville City Council broke ground on the Riverfront Park Friday.
13-year-old charged with first-degree murder in connection with death of 4-year-old sibling in DanvilleA 13-year-old, who has not been identified, is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of his or her 4-year-old sibling, according to the Danville Police Department.
1 day agoVirginia Tech, Roanoke College announce ‘Direct to Tech’ partnershipRoanoke College and Virginia Tech are partnering up to advance the technology field.
2 days agoWatch history come to life at the Salem MuseumThe Salem Museum is bringing history to life on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
EXPLAINER: How this epic dust devil formed in Salem MondayAmy Vizcarra submitted video of an incredible dust devil at Hidden Valley Country Club Monday
Recycling programs across SW Virginia finding new solutions after massive fire at RDS WarehouseJoe Bedetto, the President of RDS, says the plant is not functional and they don’t have an estimated time on when it will be back open.
City of Salem looking to redistrict some elementary schoolsSalem City Schools is looking at redistricting some elementary schools due to predicted growth in the Simms Farm housing development and the Valleydale Lofts Apartments project.
Salem High School nears completion of multi-million dollar renovationsSalem High School says the school renovations are 99% done.
